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Airport Compliance Specialist

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Office of Airports (ARP), New England Region, Safety and Standards Branch, ANE-620
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Summary

This position is located in the Office of Airports, Regional Airports Division. The incumbent serves as the Airports Compliance Specialist responsible for assessing and evaluating complaints in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 13, of non- compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures related to the terms and conditions of federal land transfers and federal grant obligations that include airport rates, charges, and revenue diversion.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
06/06/2023 to 06/15/2023
Salary
$78,364 to - $121,470 per year

Salary above includes a 31.05% locality pay.

Pay scale & grade
FV H
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Burlington, MA
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
ANE-ARP-23-084-84885
Control number
729870200

Duties

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Performs a mixture of routine and multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team. May perform some leadership functions for small projects/programs/teams.

Applies experience and detailed technical knowledge with limited oversight from management and/or the Lead Compliance Program Manager, performs the following duties for Office of Airports: conducting Land Use Compliance Inspections at Federally obligated airports, preparing land use compliance reports, tracking progress of sponsor corrective actions through completion, reviewing sponsor corrective action plans for compliance with obligations and resolution of findings, assisting in providing follow up actions on Land Use Compliance Inspections, and coordinating information on land use audits with ACO-100. Performs investigations and drafts reports that substantiate findings and if necessary could be used as a basis for administrative or legal action.

Provides information to officials in the airports division, public agencies, municipalities, airport sponsors, and general public on the intent of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards as they relate to the use of airport revenue as required in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Revenue Use Policy, 64 Federal Register, 7696 dated February 16, 1999. Researches land release issues and provides guidance to project managers. As necessary, prepares and coordinates Federal Register notices for proposed land releases. Researches and provides responses to questions on established policies and procedures. Reviews airport audits reported under the Department of Transportation, OIG and Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133 (single audit); and works with management and/or senior staff to resolve any outstanding issues and findings.

Demonstrates some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish assignments and small projects.

Contacts are primarily internal to the organizational unit, major subdivision, and LOB/SO, with some contact with customers and external organizations. Contacts are typically intended to share information, provide data and/or written analyses, and discuss the statuses of assignments. In some technical areas, may have regular contact with customers and/or external organizations. Provides information on Part 13 conclusions to assist Headquarters personnel on 14 CFR Part 16 complaints, and provides assistance with follow up actions on Part 16 corrective action plans. Provides information to field offices, government agencies, airport consultants, aviation industry representatives and public on federal regulations and FAA policy, and FAA Order 5190.6, Airport Compliance Requirements. Coordinates with the Office of Inspector General on issues of unlawful revenue diversion and assists the Airport Certification Staff and Airport District Offices as necessary.

Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion to select the most appropriate approach. Typically receives guidance on selecting approach from a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced technical specialist. May provide recommendations to improve work processes. Conducts preliminary analysis in accordance with current Federal Law and FAA Policy to determine if an airport sponsors’ actions are consistent with its federal obligations. Monitors and enforces obligations in order to protect the public interest in civil aviation and achieve compliance with federal laws. This includes the investigation and completion of Part 13 informal complaints filed against airports for alleged violations of various federal laws, regulations, and grant assurances.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (FV-G, FG/GS-5/9) that is typically in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in this position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized experience for this position is:

  • Experience in airport operations sufficient to prepare required documentation in support of aspects of airport operations (e.g., airport planning, airport management, airport compliance); or the management of
    Federal Aviation regulatory programs or related fields.
  • Experience in participating on a team performing investigations and writing reports sufficient to allow substantiation of findings.

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA , in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the KSAs listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category rating, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Interviews: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed.

Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5 year period reinvestigation.

FAA's Core Compensation Pay Plan: This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm

Incomplete Application: Please follow all instructions carefully. Error or omissions may affect your rating or further consideration for this vacancy.



This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by NATCA: Regional ARP Except AEA.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

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